The California Association of Collectors has both a legal counsel and a legislative advocate to monitor current issues and advocate on the behalf of the membership. ACA International maintains a continuous watch over legislation on the national level as well. Hundreds of bills are introduced every legislative session that could impact the collection business. CAC has an impressive track record in protecting members' interest in the legislature.
California Assembly home page (go to: 'Find My District' > 'Find Your State Representatives')
Red Flag Regulations (Flash Date 10/2/08)
2008 Changes with Colorado & Idaho Laws (Flash Date 5/23/08)
White Paper: Telephone Call Back Messages from a Debt Collector/Proper Application of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices--Act 15 U.S.C. §1692d and 15 U.S.C. §1692e
(Flash Date 3/18/08)
Update on Pintos and Hunt Case before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (Flash Date 1/30/08)